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Algolaser Delta 22W vs Algolaser MK3 20W

What Delta 22W does better (2) and where MK3 20W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Algolaser Delta 22W
Algolaser · 2023Delta 22W
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$560
vs
Algolaser MK3 20W
Algolaser · 2026MK3 20W
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ US$560
Higher score
7.1Power & cutting7.7
4.9Safety4.9
9.4Features & ease of use8.2

Why is Delta 22W better than MK3 20W?

  1. Autofocus / auto heightYes · MK3 20W: No
  2. Laser output power22 W vs 20 W+10%

Why is MK3 20W better than Delta 22W?

MK3 20W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Algolaser Delta 22WAlgolaser Delta 22W≈ US$5607.6
Algolaser MK3 20WAlgolaser MK3 20W≈ US$5607.9
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Wavelength450 nm—
Laser power
Laser output power22 W20 W
Work area
Work area425 × 415 mm—
Work area width (X)425 mm—
Work area depth (Y)415 mm—
Work area (surface)1,764 cm²—
Work-area extension kitYesYes
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed500 mm/s—
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)10 mm—
Precision
Laser spot size0.16 mm—
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Flame / fire detectionNoNo
Built-in fume filter / purifierYesYes
Features
Air assistYesYes
Built-in cameraYesYes
Autofocus / auto heightYesNo
Rotary attachment supportYesYes
Touchscreen / control panelYesYes
Offline engraving (no computer)Yes—
Connectivity & software
ConnectionsSD / USB drive—
Wi-FiYes—
USBYes—
SD / TF cardYes—
Compatible softwareLightBurn, LaserGRBLLightBurn
LightBurn compatibleYesYes
Size & power
Width650 mm—
Depth730 mm—
Height240 mm—
Weight7 kg—
Rated power consumption144 W—
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